Category: Fire Department News

Building Permits Issued

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 114 E University $317,600 08/05/2024 Alteration Cafe 1010-1130 Baytowne $649,629 08/05/2024 Alteration Stair repairs (20 Bldgs)         2024 Overall Construction Value: […]


Building Permits Issued

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 406 N Prospect $300,000 07/11/24 Addition SFD 2000 W John $511,323 07/15/24 Alteration Solar 1908 S First $367,260 07/22/24 Alteration Office 2315 W […]


Building Permits Issued

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 3313 Palmer Drive $350,000 06/13/24 New Single Family 2901 W Kirby Ave $1,200,000 06/18/24 Alteration Restaurant 608 Chalmers $20,512,536 06/18/24 New Multi-Family 3209 […]


Building Permits Issued

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 3809 Boulder Ridge $275,500 05/14/24 New Single Family 510 E Clark St $529,812 05/20/24 Alteration Apartments         2024 Overall Construction […]


City Launches 2024 Fire Recruitment Process

Staff from the Fire and Human Resources Departments have collaborated to launch the 2024 Firefighter recruitment process. Applications are being accepted at NationalTestingNetwork.com through September 13. The testing process will conclude with the 2025-2027 Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List that is scheduled to be approved by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in February, […]


Smoke Alarm Blitz – Douglass Park Neighborhood

Firefighters and staff from the Champaign Fire Department and Equity and Engagement Department, along with volunteers from the Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz in Honor of Christian Sheehan and the American Red Cross will be going door-to-door in a northeast Champaign neighborhood, Saturday, May 18, 2024, offering to check smoke alarms and installing free smoke alarms […]


The Beat

The City is thrilled to announce the launch of the downtown entertainment district’s official logo “The Beat.” Unveiled at a Council study session on May 7, 2024, the Beat encompasses all of the downtown entertainment district. Boasting a wide variety of entertainers and programs for the community to enjoy, The Beat will allow community members […]